As the Squad For Change Coordinator, I recently organized a unique expressive art therapy session at the Mann Ka Tilak, our old age home. Collaborating with expressive art therapists, Megha and Taru, certified by UNESCO-CID, the session became a beautiful blend of emotions, memories, and stories. The session began with a simple yet powerful invitation […]
According to the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), condition of elderly in India including the prevalence of elder abuse was greater in Bihar (12%), Karnataka (10%), West Bengal (8%), Uttar Pradesh (6%), and Chhattisgarh (6%). 77.3 percent of the elderly who felt mistreated reported verbal/emotional abuse, which can affect their self-esteem or emotional well-being. […]
Old age homes in India are places where people who need help are cared for. According to the Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections for India and States 2011-2036, there are nearly 138 million elderly persons in India. What is Old Age Home? Old age homes are residents with nursing and assisted living […]
Old Age Homes are an establishment where senior, old people live together, sometimes also called an old people’s home. India is home to nearly 138 million elderly people of which 18 million senior citizens are homeless. What is the condition of the Old People in a family? These people are abandoned by their families or may […]
My First Visit to Elderly Home: Mann Ka Tilak Don’t we see the embodiment of our grandparents in the face of elderly people? I did too. On 8th March 2022, I was invited to come along with Dr. Chopra to the old age-home of Wishes and Blessings, Mann Ka Tilak, the emotion of awe and […]
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Indian economy contracted by nearly 24% in the last quarter. Although there are signs of economic recovery, it will still take the country a lot of time to fully recover. Thus, we cannot put the whole pressure on the government to make things better. We as individuals need to come forward and provide help in our own individual capacities. Thus, till the time we all don’t come together to fight this issue of poverty reduction, if not eradication, attaining it will be a pipe dream.
The elderly are full of wisdom and worldly knowledge owing to their lived experiences. This is why we approach older people for guidance and often take their advice before making important decisions. Unfortunately, in the era of fast-moving life we tend to forget or become ignorant towards their needs. Furthermore, Covid has not only imposed […]
Throughout the world, the proportion of old people is growing, while the attitudes of families towards their care are simultaneously changing. What were previously considered the normal results of ageing are being increasingly recognized as the result of illnesses, deprivation or externally or internally inflicted abuse, and therefore avoidable. Unlike developing countries, the developed ones have […]
Volunteers from our Squad for Change community were invited to watch and review the movie ‘102 Not Out’ and here are their reviews! Ketan Nanda ‘102 Not Out’ is a well-crafted family comedy that reminds us to live life to the fullest every moment and showcases that there is no point living with negative thoughts, […]
Life presents you with many firsts. I had never been to an old age home as such but my first was definitely an eye-opening experience. A long car drive led to an off situated Mann Ka Tilak, the old age home of Wishes and Blessings. Upon entering, a peaceful and blissful warmth engulfed me. There […]
